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"I spoke to the manager and he outlined his vision for the club, and how the main aim of the season is to get promoted. That's why I'm here."

Jules has also put pen to paper on a two-year contract. He has joined Shrewsbury Town in League Two.

The Scotland U20 defender never made a first-team appearance for Reading and was on loan at Motherwell and Braintree last season.

Zak Jules (Image: Eddie Greville)

Speaking to the Shrewsbury website, the 20-year-old said: "I’ve just come off the back of a loan to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership, and just that taste of first team football made me want it more.